Developing day-case units: imperative for optimal patient care in interventional radiology

Clin Radiol. 2023 Apr;78(4):295-300. doi: 10.1016/j.crad.2022.11.017. Epub 2023 Jan 13.

Abstract

As interventional radiology (IR) treatments have evolved, they have become less invasive, enabling rapid recovery, which expedites ambulation and promotes same-day discharge. As a result of this, a significant proportion of IR elective work can be provided using a day-case service model. Reconfiguration of IR services to increase day-case procedures using a dedicated IR day-case unit (RDU) to facilitate the passage of patients is vital to ensure best medical practice. The aim of this review is to discuss the benefits of day-case IR procedures, the optimal structure of an RDU, and to inform radiologists how to introduce and/or improve day-case IR services in their IR practice.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Patient Care*
  • Radiology, Interventional* / methods